President Trump Doubles National Guard Deployment; 150 Arrested in San Francisco
President Donald Trump has ordered an additional 2,000 California National Guard troops to be deployed amid escalating protests against immigration authorities. This move comes after a recent activation of 2,100 Guard troops over the weekend, with 700 active-duty Marines already sent to the Los Angeles area. The demonstrations have seen instances of rioting, including assaults on law enforcement officers, acts of vandalism, looting, and even the burning of the American flag.
In Los Angeles, clashes erupted in front of a federal building when demonstrators hurled fireworks and water at officers. Law enforcement responded by using rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse the unrest. The tension in the city has noticeably intensified following the federal decision to deploy military support despite local leadership’s objections.
Following these events, President Trump defended his decision on social media, asserting that without the increased military presence, the city could have faced even graver destruction. His comments underscored his belief that the intervention was necessary to prevent widespread devastation similar to past disasters attributed to local governmental failures.
Criticism has since emerged from California’s top state officials. Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have expressed strong disapproval of the decision to mobilize the National Guard without prior consultation with state or city authorities. Newsom has even indicated plans to initiate legal action against what he described as an illegal and morally questionable move by the federal government.
The unrest has had further repercussions in other parts of the state. The city of Glendale announced it was ending its longstanding agreement with federal immigration authorities to shelter ICE detainees. Local officials stated that the decision, reflecting values of public safety, transparency, and community trust, was made after the intense protests over the previous weekend. The move reversed over 15 years’ practice, and federal officials have criticized local policymakers for what they viewed as undermining the city’s commitments during a volatile period.
In San Francisco, police reported that while the majority of demonstrators remained peaceful, two separate groups broke away and engaged in criminal behavior. Coordinated efforts by the San Francisco Police Department and various local agencies led to the detention of several protesters around midnight. In a statement, the police detailed that these individuals resisted compliance, resulting in charges related to vandalism, assault, and other offenses.
Law enforcement officials acknowledged that during the disturbances, a significant glass panel was shattered at a bank, a police vehicle was damaged, and public transit services were disrupted due to the civil disorder. More than 147 individuals, including minors, were arrested in the area near Montgomery Street after failing to disperse when ordered. In one instance, a firearm was recovered during the arrests, although most of the suspects were ultimately cited and released.
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